Helicopter Pilot

Coastal Elite Pro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in the United States seeks a Helicopter Pilot (HAA) to conduct emergency and interfacility air ambulance transports across the Western U.S., performing day and night SPIFR and VFR flights. You will perform pre/post-flight checks, coordinate with dispatch and medical teams, and maintain strict FAA compliance while contributing to a culture of safety and high-reliability operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous training, and community-focused service, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Pre/post-flight inspections and aircraft readiness
• Risk management in variable weather and terrain
• Coordination with dispatch, ATC, and medical crews
• Adherence to FAA regulations and operating standards
• Ongoing training and teamwork focus
• Community-focused service and high-reliability operations

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections and ensure aircraft readiness.
• Operate safely by managing inflight risk throughout each mission.
• Coordinate with dispatch, ATC, and medical crews to support patient transport objectives.
• Maintain strict adherence to FAA regulations and organizational operating standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and contribute to a just culture emphasizing teamwork.
• Provide community-focused service while supporting high-reliability operations.

Skills

Emergency flight ops

Situational awareness

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Commercial helicopter license

Job description

Helicopter Pilot (HAA)

Perform safety-driven, mission-critical emergency and interfacility helicopter air ambulance transports in the Western U.S., conducting

Helicopter Pilot (HAA)

Perform safety-driven, mission-critical emergency and interfacility helicopter air ambulance transports in the Western U.S., conducting day/night operations and executing SPIFR and VFR flights across diverse terrain and weather conditions.

Key Duties

• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections and ensure aircraft readiness.
• Operate safely by managing inflight risk throughout each mission.
• Coordinate with dispatch, ATC, and medical crews to support patient transport objectives.
• Maintain strict adherence to FAA regulations and organizational operating standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and contribute to a just culture emphasizing teamwork.
• Provide community-focused service while supporting high-reliability operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated helicopter piloting capability for emergency and interfacility air medical missions.
• Strong situational awareness and risk management in variable weather and terrain.
• Effective communication and coordination with aviation and medical stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement through training.